Looking better

As of this morning Mom is looking and sounding a little better.  Her belly tenderness is decreasing and she's been on clear liquids since yesterday.  Today they say they'll start her on solid food.  The signs of infection have abated and as long as she does well with eating, she may come home tomorrow or Thursday.  Everyone agrees that at this point the best place for her is home!
She is a little apprehensive about moving into a new place but I think we've made some headway in convincing her that it's the best thing for her. Her memory is still a problem but she seems to be a little more interactive and aware of what's going on.
While I was there today she was seen by the resident physician, the Infectious Disease doctor (for the colitis), the Oncologist, and the Cardiologist.  The heart procedure is being postponed until the infection is completely cleared and she is off antibiotics, perhaps some time next week.  That will require a one night stay in the hospital. 
She has been walking around the halls and acting a little more like herself.  She's working on a few crossword puzzles and entertaining a fair number of visitors.  She has a phone and the hospital can put calls through. (215-481-2000)

                                       The Treatment Team

Thanks again for all of your love and support.  Her friends and family are the best treatment should could possibly have and she is very thankful and grateful to have them.  Paybacks!!